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, January 03, 2026

Upcoming Events


 Post date: Jan 02, 2026

Nagoya Miniature Bakery Exhibition Until 1 | 18

An indoor miniature art exhibition near Shinsakae Station is featuring over 1,000 hyper-detailed breads, pastries, and bakery scenes. Open through January 18.

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 Post date: Jan 02, 2026

January Events at Nagoya Castle

January brings three practical reasons to visit Nagoya Castle - rare Southwest Corner Turret access, a kids’ stamp rally, and a martial arts demonstration—what there is to do and what to know before you go.

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 Post date: Jan 02, 2026

Swap Your Bad Luck for a Wooden Bird! 1 | 25

A once-a-year shrine ritual in Nagoya where people symbolically exchange bad luck for good. Held January 25 at Yamada Tenmangū, the Usokae ritual is quiet, local, and easy to visit.

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 Post date: Jan 02, 2026

Kōta Kite Festival 1 | 11

A relaxed winter festival near Nagoya, the Kōta Kite-Flying Festival brings large traditional kites, taiko drumming performances, and food stalls to an open field in Aichi on January 11.

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 Post date: Jan 01, 2026

Japan's Ultimate Family Sledding Paradise! 2025-26

Experience pure winter joy at Toyota City's Asahi Nature Highland, Japan's only dedicated sledding facility!

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 Post date: Dec 27, 2025

New Year’s in Nagoya: Which Shrines and Temples to Visit

A local guide to New Year’s in Nagoya—temples, shrines, midnight bells, bonfires, food stalls, and how to choose where to go without the crowds.

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 Post date: Dec 27, 2025

The Osu Antique Market: Held on the 18th & 28th Each Month

Osukanon Antique Market Held on the 18th and 28th of each month. Rain or shine from early morning to dusk.

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 Post date: Dec 26, 2025

What's Going On Nagoya? Dec. 23

New Year's in Nagoya: temple bonfires, Enduring New year's TV, a post-Christmas jam sessions—and how to stay warm without burning the place down. Your weekly guide to navigating the holidays in Nagoya.

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 Post date: Dec 02, 2025

What's Going On Nagoya? Dec 2

Christmas Market runs Dec 5–25 at Hisaya-Odori Park. Three bands hit Slow Blues this Friday. LiveTribe.jp finally solves the what's-happening-tonight problem. Last Book Unburned brings poets together Dec 7.

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Past Events


 Post date: Dec 16, 2025

What's Going On Nagoya? Dec 16

Fireworks at Nagoya Port, international Christmas parties, live-band karaoke, and one strange holiday story—here’s what’s happening in Nagoya this Christmas week.

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 Post date: Dec 15, 2025

Junji Ito Exhibition Ends Dec 25

A rare chance to see 600 of Junji Ito’s original drawings up close. Tomie, Uzumaki, Souichi, and more—on display in Nagoya until Dec 25.

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 Post date: Dec 14, 2025

The Unko Museum Did Christmas

The Nagoya Unko Museum launches its Christmas Unko Party 2025: festive poop trees, poop snow, neon rooms, and holiday-themed MY UNKO MAKER fun through Dec 29.

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 Post date: Dec 09, 2025

What's Going On Nagoya? 12 | 9

A curated look at what’s happening this week in and around Nagoya—Junji Ito’s horror exhibition, a 700-year mountain ritual, real-snow sledding, and the Unko Museum’s holiday chaos.

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 Post date: Dec 08, 2025

LiveTribe.jp

A punk-era flashback, a modern problem, and the Nagoya-built tool fixing it. LiveTribe.jp finally makes it easy to find real shows, real bands, and real venues across the city.

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 Post date: Nov 30, 2025

Nagoya Port Christmas Fireworks 2025 | Dec. 20

ISOGAI's theatrical fireworks show returns to Nagoya Port on December 20, 2025—a 45-minute performance combining pyrotechnics, music, and narrative. G seats and Observation C are sold out, but SS and S seats remain available. Complete guide to tickets, seating, and access.

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 Post date: Nov 16, 2025

Christmas Eve's "Eve" at Second Home 12 | 23

Live band holiday karaoke hits Second Home in Sakae on December 23. Sing backed by the Super Karaoke Brothers, compete in a light-hearted ugly sweater contest, and kick off Christmas Eve’s Eve with music, chaos, and cheer.

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 Post date: Nov 10, 2025

What's Going On? Nov 18

Autumn Hits Nagoya! The maple trees at Korankei are peaking—70 years of festival tradition lit up nightly through the

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 Post date: Oct 11, 2025

Small World Christmas Party at Luggage 12 |21

Small World closes out 2024 with a Christmas International Party at Luggage in Nagoya. DJs, gift exchange, prizes, and no tickets or registration required.

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 Post date: May 13, 2025

What's Going On Nagoya? May 13

A look at what's happening in Nagoya this week!

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 Post date: Feb 25, 2025

What's Going On Nagoya? Feb. 25

Catch this week's local buzz! Art, Music, and much more!

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 Post date: Feb 04, 2025

What's Going On Nagoya? Sept. 9

September in Nagoya: Art submissions open, Peruvian guitar fusion, rooftop parties & avant-garde theater. Your guide to the city's wildest creative events

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 Post date: Jan 01, 2025

What's Going On Nagoya? Mar. 11

St. Patrick's Day gigs, a vintage coffee shop, Samurai Museums in Sakae, and one ALT hero - all in this week's Nagoya Buzz Newsletter!

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 Post date: Dec 29, 2024

The Ham Jam: Fri. 8 | 22 at Cedar’s

Discover Nagoya’s Ham Jam Aug 22—open-stage, all-genre, and all heart. Every month brings new sounds, fresh collaborations, and lasting connections.

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 Post date: Dec 17, 2024

What's Going On Nagoya? Dec 17

Get ahead of the curve with Nagoya Buzz!

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 Post date: Dec 03, 2024

What's Going On Nagoya? Dec 3

Nagoya Unites for Lebanon Nagoya Unites for Lebanon Free show, full hearts: Local talents unite Dec. 6 at Shooter'

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 Post date: Dec 01, 2024

Sketch Party Nagoya | Jan 28

Art, craft beer, and global eats unite at Sketch Party Nagoya! Join artists and newbies alike to create collaborative masterpieces at HopBuds, a monthly event where everyone adds their touch to shared canvases.

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 Post date: Dec 01, 2024

The Slow Art Market | Mar 1

Join Nagoya's slow art movement! Discover local creators, sustainable crafts & peaceful moments at this community-driven marketplace where creativity flows at a mindful pace.

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 Post date: Nov 26, 2024

What's Going On Nagoya? Nov. 26

Nagoya.Tech Links up at Midtown BBQ Nagoya.Tech Links up at Midtown BBQ Kernel panic: Too much deliciousness detected!

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 Post date: Oct 29, 2024

What's Going On Nagoya? Oct. 29

Wondering what to do now that the weather is cooler? We have you covered with some Autumn treats!

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 Post date: Oct 15, 2024

What's Going On Nagoya? Oct. 15

All the details you need to plan your Nagoya Festival experience, check out Keith Haring's Art, Get ¥1,000 off entry to the Supernatural Halloween... and have a Drink With Shacho!

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 Post date: Oct 10, 2024

What's Going On Nagoya? Oct 10

A lot is happening in Nagoya this week, and we’ve got you covered with exclusive free tickets and discounts for the biggest Halloween bash of the year. Check it out!

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 Post date: Sep 10, 2024

What's Going On Nagoya?

The Nagoya Buzz Newsletter for September 10

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 Post date: Aug 20, 2024

The Nagoya Buzz August 20

What's going on in Nagoya? A LOT!

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 Post date: Jun 04, 2024

What's Going On Nagoya? Sept.24

Whether you're into parties, local music, theater, or organic food, Nagoya is BUZZing with things to do this week.

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 Post date: Apr 28, 2024

What's Going On Nagoya?

September 17

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 Post date: Apr 22, 2024

Dance of the Fireflies! | June 1~25

Experience the magical Tottokawa Firefly Festival in Okazaki! Watch thousands of Genji fireflies dance in pristine waters from June 1 to 25.

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 Post date: Mar 03, 2024

Halloween HAM JAM Oct. 25

Get your Groove on this Halloween! Costumes, Jams, and Spooky Vibes await you at this month's HAM JAM Fri. Oct. 25

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